Artwork
Lake Placid
Lake Placid is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Florine Stettheimer. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Lake Placid is a 1919 oil painting by Florine Stettheimer, an American artist associated with the Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively lakeside scene, with figures enjoying a summer day. A woman in pink and a man in yellow stand on a dock, while others swim or relax on floating platforms, conveying a sense of leisure and recreation.
Technique & Style
Stettheimer's distinctive style is characterized by vivid colors and a blend of realism with decorative elements, as seen in the warm tones and stylized depiction of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Florine Stettheimer (August 19, 1871 – May 11, 1944) was an American modernist painter, feminist, theatrical designer, poet, and salonnière.
